JMdict: 1371290

水を差す 【みずをさす】

  1. [exp,v5s] to pour water (into); to dilute with water
  2. [exp,v5s] to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on; to put a damper on; to estrange (people)
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
水 Water スイ みず, みず-
差 Distinction, Difference, Variation, Discrepancy, Margin, Balance サ さ.す, さ.し